https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=101939 Taxability under a Joint Development Agreement is examined where land is held as stock-in-trade, with focus on whether revenue accrues, whether an interest-free refundable security deposit constitutes consideration, and whether possession was transferred. The notes state that the capital-gains provision for specified development agreements involving capital assets does not apply to stock-in-trade. They also identify material factual questions requiring examination, including the termination notice and its effect, project status, the deposit's character and use, and the agreement's revenue-recognition terms. The matter described was remitted for fresh consideration after a remand report, objections, and reasonable opportunity, without a merits determination of taxability. en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:48:46 +0530 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:48:49 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=101939 Taxability under a Joint Development Agreement is examined where land is held as stock-in-trade, with focus on whether revenue accrues, whether an interest-free refundable security deposit constitutes consideration, and whether possession was transferred. The notes state that the capital-gains provision for specified development agreements involving capital assets does not apply to stock-in-trade. They also identify material factual questions requiring examination, including the termination notice and its effect, project status, the deposit's character and use, and the agreement's revenue-recognition terms. The matter described was remitted for fresh consideration after a remand report, objections, and reasonable opportunity, without a merits determination of taxability. Highlights Income Tax Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:48:46 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=101939